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Taxis are the only means of transport between the airport and Kota Kinabalu apart from private shuttles. Taxi coupons can be bought at the taxi counter in the arrivals hall and a fixed rate means there is no need to haggle. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre will be RM 30 (≈ S$ 10).

The Koohen Co at Kristal #1 is less than a kilometre from the airport, as well as being close to the beach, and features an airport shuttle for an additional charge. The State Residences The Loft @ Imago Mall also offer airport shuttles and is around 8 km from the airport.

Among airlines operating Singapore to Kota Kinabalu flights:

• Scoot: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Kota Kinabalu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Scoot
• AirAsia

Flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Scoot: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 701 return, compared with RM 853 via a stopover through Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 106–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scoot and AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 35% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Singapore to Kota Kinabalu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 634 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 838, a difference of RM 203. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Kota Kinabalu route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 20:10.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of RM 722. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 30m, covering 2,302 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 679 to RM 5,562. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 436.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 31m, compared to 9h 01m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
· keddy by Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· KK Rent A Car
· Hertz

Return flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 512 to RM 970, with an average of RM 722 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 512 counts as a good deal.